Mr. Leo Manning, Sr. Obituary in Dillon at Bartell Funeral Home, LLC.

Obituary For Mr. Leo Manning, Sr.

Leo Manning Sr., son of the late Russell Manning and Millie J. McNair Manning was born on June 3, 1935. He departed this earthly life on Friday, September 27, 2019.

He was educated in the Dillon County Public Schools of Dillon, South Carolina.

Leo was united in holy matrimony to Mary Helen Manning and they shared forty-five years of blissful marriage.

Leo owned and operated numerous businesses in his eighty-four years of life, including Manning Taxi Service, a convenient store, worked as a vendor at Atlantic Beach and the Minturn Picnic for many years. He retired after thirty years of service from Dillon Woodworks and began working with Eddie’s Take You There Transport Service and Bartell’s Funeral Home where he was loved by all he encountered.

Leo was a member of the Masonic Wonder Lodge #459 and a faithful member of McCoy Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as a deacon and with the United Methodist Men Organization.

He was preceded in death by five brothers: Lee Connie, John David, Willie Edward, James and Treadway Manning; one sister: Carolyn Rogers; six brothers-n-law and six sisters-n-law; two daughters: Debra Whittington and Cynthia Page.

Leo leaves to cherish his loving memories ~ his loving wife: Mary Helen Manning of the home; four sons: Leo Manning Jr. of Dillon, SC, Bryant Williams of Atlantic City, NJ, Thomas (Rietta) Owens of Colorado Springs, CO and Christopher Owens of Washington, DC; six daughters: Shirley (Thomas) Manning of Dillon, SC, Debbie (Terry) Fore of Marion, SC, Tasha Williams of Atlantic City, NJ, Helen Good of Trenton, NJ, Sheila Awe and Jacqueline Owens both of Dillon, SC; one sister: Mildred Tarte of Dillon, SC; one brother: Russell (Connie) Manning of Dillon, SC; four sisters-n-law: Thelma Manning of Dillon, SC, Louise Page of Freeport, NY, Sandra (Larry) Page of Rowland, NC, Denise (James) Manning of Dillon, SC and Azure Thompson of Pembroke, NC; three brothers-n-law: Mitchell Page of Dillon, SC, Lawrence Page and Gregory Page both of Atlanta, GA; thirty grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Many memories: Years of transportation to my medical facilities Charlotte & Monroe NC PattersonFamDCSC

To the family,Sending my condolences to you all during your time of sorrow. May the God of tender mercies grant peace and comfort today and always."Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James4:8)

We are so sorry for your loss, we will continue to keep your family in prayer. Thiopia and Darrell Stack

Our sincere condolences to the family. -Jason and Betty Gunter

To know him is to love him. My uncle would always try to help anyone that needed his help. My dad (his brother) departed their lives 16 months and 10 days apart. It is hard to lose a loved one but the Bible says we must rejoice when someone receive their wings but it is a difficult time dealing writhing grief and bereavement. I just pray that God brings us comfort and understanding in each and everyone’s lives during this bereavement time. I know you will be missed by many and I send my prayers and comfort to all whom loved him.I love you uncle! Rest In Peace. Your niece Shirley Ann Manning-Gambrell & family.

To know Mr Leo Manning was to love him and I finally got the chance meet his wife. Enjoyed the time that spend with them. I was hoping for a chance to tell Mr Leo and his wife thanks for giving me my sister back for couple of months I know it was God who placed my sister in the same room with Mrs Manning. Mr Leo if I could say something to you now I say thanks for the all the long rides to Charleston. My sister and I were always happy when we found out Mr Leo was our driver. Thank you Mr Leo Manning!

My Condolences and Prayers for the family.
Monica Davis & Family

Mr. Leo, a man who always had a smile. A man who was willing to always help. I will never forget you. You truly touched my life. Rest in peace. Always in my heart , love always, Maudine Johnson and Family....

You always had a smile anytime I saw you. I will miss you, you felt more like an Uncle to me than a cousin. You will never be forgotten.
Love you forever and a day Minnie Manning Samuel